SMETHPORT, Pa. – Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit IX (IU9) has chosen Northern Pennsylvania Regional College as the two-year educational provider for the Paraprofessionals Pathway Program. This program will begin in January at the beginning of the Spring 2024 term. This program is designed to assist current paraprofessionals in the IU9 service area with earning valuable special education preparedness and eventually a special education bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution.

IU9 partnered with NPRC as their community college partner because NPRC’s delivery model is flexible and accessible to students across the 10-county service area. Seneca Highlands IU9 includes 14 school districts in Cameron, Elk, McKean, and Potter counties. NPRC’s learning model can cater to students from across this region in different classrooms; making it possible for students from various communities to attend class at a location close to them.

The program was made possible after IU9 was awarded the Paraeducator Preparation Pathways grant funding through a program from Governor Shapiro. The grant provides 1.5 million dollars for paraeducators to enhance their special education credentials and knowledge. According to the grant, this initiative will create new special education career pathways for paraeducators; increase the number of practicing paraeducators earning certifications, and/or postsecondary credits/degrees; and increase the number of practicing paraeducators pursuing Pre-K-12 special education teacher certification through enrollment in a Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) approved special education Pre-K-12 certification program.

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that Frontier Railroad Services will close Route 219 at the intersection of Route 255 (East DuBois Avenue) on Friday, October 27, to replace the surface of one of their crossings. 

10/17/2023 UPDATE: (Keystone Welcome Center to Open 10/20/2023) Facility Energy Efficiency Project to Temporarily Close Keystone Welcome Center at Tioga, Three PennDOT District 3 Facilities and Selinsgrove Driver License Center

​10/17/2023 UPDATE:  The Keystone Welcome Center at Tioga will reopen on Friday, October 20, 2023, at 4:00 PM.  The Keystone Welcome Center at Tioga is located on Route 15 southbound, 7-miles south of the Pennsylvania / New York border.

Squeeze the last tasty bit out of fall in an old-fashioned cider squeeze during the free Family Fun Cider Press this Friday, Oct. 20 from 4pm to 7pm at Lyman Run State Park.

The park is at 454 Lyman Run Road, Galeton, PA 16922, 8.7 miles from Route 6 in Galeton via West Branch Road and Lyman Run Road. 

Stop by the Daggett Run Picnic Area by the pavilion to try your hand at running the park’s human-powered cider press. Learn about the history of apple trees in Potter County and taste some of your delicious hard work. Stay a few minutes, or the whole time.

People of all ages are welcome. The event will be hosted in light rain, but will be cancelled if there are thunderstorms or downpours.

​HARRISBURG, Pa. (October 16) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will hold its quarterly business meeting on Monday, October 23, 2023, beginning at 10:15 a.m. at its Harrisburg headquarters, located at 1601 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.  The meeting is open to the public.

The complete schedule and agenda for this meeting and information on how to provide public comment is available on the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com).  

This meeting may be viewed remotely by joining the webinar from your internet browser using this link: https://bit.ly/CommMtg-Oct23

If prompted, enter the webinar access number code: 2632 453 1532

Password: public (782542 from phones)

HARRISBURG – Responding to the growing number of residents dealing with illegible license plates on their vehicles, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) is hosting an event to help get those plates replaced at no cost.

The event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 4-7 p.m. at the Lewis Run Volunteer Fire Department, 46 Main St., Lewis Run.

Select Custom Solutions Voluntarily Recalls Jay Robb Vanilla Flavored Egg White Protein 24oz

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 10/13/2023 – Select Custom Solutions is conducting a voluntary recall because Jay Robb Vanilla Flavored Egg White Protein 24 oz, lot 23080-2C2 with a time stamp of 09:00 to 12:00 may contain hard plastic foreign material which could pose a choking hazard. This product was sold nationwide through online order retail sale outlets.

            BRADFORD, Pa. – Starting today, the parking lot of Marilyn Horne Hall in downtown Bradford will be closed during the demolition of the former Sehman’s Tire Service on East Corydon Street.

            Demolition is expected to be finished by the end of November, when the site will be used for the Area Transportation Authority’s new Bradford Multimodal Facility.

            Street parking on Marilyn Horne Way or South Avenue will not be affected. Parking will be available at 5 W. Corydon St., the southwest corner at the intersection of South Avenue and West Corydon Street.

            The parking lot at Marilyn Horne Hall will reopen as soon as safety allows.

WESTFIELD, Pa., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Mountain Laurel Recovery Center has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on August 16, and can currently be viewed on Newsweek’s website.

Program Title: Paint & S’mores – Fall Edition

Date: Saturday, October 21^st

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Location: Pavilion 1

Description: Do you love fall? Do you love to paint? This program is for you! Join state park volunteer, Barb Gee, as she shows us how to paint a beautiful fall feature using brushes and sponges.  All the supplies needed will be provided along with s’mores to snack on! Feel free to bring other snacks, bottled water, and your creativity!

Please register by Sunday, October 15th in order to allow time to pick up all the materials needed for this fall festive activity!

Program Title: Owl Banding

Date: Saturday, October 21^st

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Environmental Learning Center

Description: Come out and join David and Fay Hauber as they attempt to band Northern Saw-whet Owls right here in Sizerville State Park!  We will have a short introduction on owls followed by instructions on what to do and expect during the demonstration. Wear sturdy shoes since we will be walking on trails, and feel free to bring a water bottle, binoculars, and lots of layers!